We believe everyone plays a role in educating the next generation.
Through advocacy, professional development, accreditation and innovation, Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS) ensures high-quality educational choice for Michigan’s parents.
Our Core Services
Advocacy
MANS is the public policy voice for non-public schools in the state of Michigan.
MANS pursues every opportunity to advance equity for faith-based schools and the network of non-public schools in Michigan.
Professional development
MANS works collaboratively to meet the professional learning needs of administrators and teachers.
In partnership with our constituency groups, MANS provides Christ-centered professional learning opportunities that convene members for unique learning experiences while maximizing efficiencies and addressing local needs.
Upcoming Event
MNSAA Accreditation
Providing nationally recognized school accrediting services since 1984.
Through the Michigan Non-public School Accrediting Association (MNSAA) we provide a rigorous process of school accreditation that emphasizes school improvement within the framework of a faith-based educational setting.
Innovation
Connecting MANS members to valuable resources.
MANS works to identify and respond to member needs by seeking efficiencies and services that benefit operations at the constituency and school levels.
Thank you to our Business Partners!
Keep in Touch
Stay up to date with the latest information impacting non-public schools.
Legislative e-News includes the latest on legislative and regulatory issues (view archive). MANS Notes includes the latest information impacting non-public schools (view archive).
Recent News & Alerts
- MANS Administrators' Conference: Building Leadership for Learning Read about what past participants have to say about the Administrators' Conference!
- 2019 Administrators' Conference | MANS Register for the 2019 MANS Administrators' Conference: Building Leadership for Learning. The early bird rate will end on July 31st!
- Photos from Michigan Association of Non-public Schools's post Thank you to all who came to review the MNSAA reports this week! We are so grateful to those who continue to dedicate their time to propel school improvement. Thank you especially to Jon Crumpacker, Accreditrac designer, for allowing us ...
- Opinion: Michigan should fund students directly Former House Education Chair, Tim Kelly, offers his take on the current state of education in Michigan.
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- MANS Administrators' Conference: Building Leadership for Learning Read all about the Grand Traverse Resort, host property for the 2019 MANS Administrators' Conference!
- 2019 MANS Administrators' Conference - early-bird registration ends July 31, 2019!
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- News Article - REMC’s Virtual Courses get an upgrade, now with 10 free SCECHS for... Interested in taking free online courses this summer? REMC is offering a variety of free classes in July and August.
Beginning July 1, all REMC Virtual Courses have been revised to offer 10 free SCECHS when upon successful completion. Now ... - Van Andel Education Institute The Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative is offering Michigan non-public schools the opportunity to attend Van Andel Education Institute's two-day training at 75% off the cost! Visit www.miequitableservice.com/events for the discount code only available to non-public schools.
Last call to register ... - Don't forget about the Schoolbelles School Uniforms item of the month discount! During the month of July receive a discount on plaid messenger bags!
- The Supreme Court has a chance to uphold school choice and religious liberty "The case offers the U.S. Supreme Court the opportunity to reject the last vestiges of 19th century, anti-Catholic legal discrimination that remain in nearly 40 states."
A Montana case asks justices to reject the last vestiges of 19th century, anti-Catholic ... - 's cover photo Creating Pathways Toward School Success is designed to meet the professional development needs of one of your school's most important ambassadors - your administrative assistant or secretary. It provides workshops on critical topics led by leaders in the field and ...
- Photos from Michigan Association of Non-public Schools's post We had a great turnout for the School Law Seminar today! We are so thankful for all of our speakers for sharing their legal expertise and insight with non-public school leaders. Thank you especially to Catapult Learning for being our ...
- Only two more days left to nominate your office assistant for the MANS Faith-Based Office Professional Award! Nominate them here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FBA19
- Michigan Supreme Court may settle issue of public aid for private schools Michigan Supreme Court may settle public funding for private schools debate
The high-stakes case tests the limits of the state’s constitutional ban on using public taxpayer funds to support private school education - Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative Thank you to all who came to the Catapult Learning Professional Learning Institute in Lansing and Canton this week! Thank you to Crescent Academy for being a wonderful host!
This event was made possible through Title IIA funds for non-public ... - capenet.org Check out the latest Council for American Private Education (CAPE) Outlook to see what is happening in non-public schools at the national level!
- What are past attendees' favorite parts about the MANS Administrators' Conference?
Learn more about the 2019 MANS Administrators' Conference and register today: https://m-a-n-s.org/product/2019-administrators-conference/ - MANS Administrators' Conference: Building Leadership for Learning Join the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools for the 2019 MANS Administrators' Conference on October 16th-18th. You will explore strategies to become advocates for your own learning, build communities of learners in a cycle of continuous improvement, give precise feedback, ...
- 2019 MANS Member Insights Survey It is not too late to share your perspective on how MANS serves you! Share your thoughts in our Member Insights Survey so that we can better meet your needs.
The questions will take about 10 minutes and the results ... - MANS Faith-Based Office Professional Award Have an administrative assistant in your school's office that deserves to be recognized for their dedication to faith-based education? You have until June 28th to nominate them for the Faith-Based Office Professional Award!
- Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative Seeking direct support in curriculum, instruction, and leadership? There is still time to sign up for the the Catapult Learning Professional Learning Institute through the Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative.
Cognetta will kick-off the full day Professional Learning Institute with Catapult ... - Thankful for all of the dads within our communities! Wishing you all a wonderful Father's Day!
- Wishing all our member principals, teachers, students and parents a wonderful and safe summer vacation!
- Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative Join the Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative at the Catapult Learning Professional Learning Institute next week for direct support in curriculum, instruction, and leadership.
Jackee Brigman Bell will be the educational consultant present at the Catapult Learning Professional Learning Institute next ... - Private School Decline May Be Overstated "Whatever the state's true rate of private school decline, the loss should motivate action to restore and expand students' access to a wider variety of effective education options."
Families need more, not fewer, education options - Van Andel Education Institute The Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative is offering Michigan non-public schools the opportunity to attend Van Andel Education Institute's two-day training at 75% off the cost! Visit www.miequitableservice.com/events for the discount code only available to non-public schools.
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